Sinead
Sinead is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via French and Irish origin, meaning “God is gracious”.
| Meaning | God is gracious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via French and Irish |
| Pronunciation | shi-NAID |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Ireland, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Sinead
Sinead, properly Sinéad, is the Irish form of Jeannette or Janet, diminutives of Jeanne and so of John. The root is Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. The Irish pronunciation turns the s into sh, giving shi-NAID. Sinéad O'Connor and Sinéad Cusack are well-known bearers.
Is Sinead a Christian name?
Like Siobhán, Sinéad belongs to the family of names honouring the biblical Johns, and it is used mainly in Catholic Ireland.
How popular is Sinead?
Very popular in Ireland from the 1960s to the 1980s, rarer for babies now.
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Spellings and variants of Sinead
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sinead mean?
Sinead means 'God is gracious'. It is of Hebrew, via French and Irish origin.
Is Sinead a Christian name?
Like Siobhán, Sinéad belongs to the family of names honouring the biblical Johns, and it is used mainly in Catholic Ireland.
How do you pronounce Sinead?
Sinead is pronounced shi-NAID.
Is Sinead a boy or girl name?
Sinead is usually a girl name.